at a loss

idiom

Meaning

Feeling confused or uncertain about what to do, say, or think.

Examples

I was at a loss to explain why the machine suddenly stopped working.
She was at a loss when her boss asked for a solution she hadn't prepared.

Synonyms: confused, baffled, bewildered, nonplussed

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at a loss

idiom

Pronunciation: æt ə lɔːs

Definition

Feeling confused or uncertain about what to do, say, or think.

Examples

I was at a loss to explain why the machine suddenly stopped working.
She was at a loss when her boss asked for a solution she hadn't prepared.
The team was at a loss as to how they could recover from such a massive financial blow.

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